Chili Con Carne Recipe

My mom used to make this chili. I have added some fresh ingredients to make it spicier and more flavorful. Amounts of tomato sauce, meat (and type of meat), beans and spices can be adjusted to your personal taste.
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How to make it

This recipe can be done in one pot. I usually use a Dutch Oven or similar size vessel.

Cook, drain and salt meat. Return to pot and add chopped raw onion to cook. When the onion is translucent, add tomato sauce. Chop green chiles with gloves on, and add to tomato/meat mixture. Stir. Add more sauce if it's too thick for your taste. Next, add spices. Stir and let simmer for 30-45 minutes, until the spices have a chance to meld into the meat and the chiles become soft and translucent. Adjust spices and salt if desired. Add ready-cut tomatoes, beans and stir gently, as to not destroy the integrity of the beans and diced tomatoes. Let chili simmer for another 20-30 minutes, as the beans will soak up spices and flavors.